Composite materials have revolutionized the manufacturing sector of the aviation industry, presenting a variety of new avenues for bolstering aircraft durability and fuel efficiency. Engineered from two or more constituent materials with significantly different physical or chemical characteristics, composites often make up 50–70% of recent aircraft by weight, competing with traditional options. In this blog, we will examine the most notable benefits and limitations of composite materials, helping you evaluate their suitability for specific aerospace applications. Read more >>

Aircraft need electrical energy to power things like avionics, instruments, and lights on the exterior and interior. This energy is provided by the aircraft’s generators, which work in direct current (DC). DC generators transform mechanical energy into electrical energy by generating voltage with a rotating armature surrounded by magnets, and then transferring this voltage to the aircraft’s stationary loads via a set of slip rings and brushes. However, the voltage created by this arrangement is AC, so a modified slip ring arrangement, known as a commutator, is used to change the AC produced in the generator loop into a DC voltage. Read more >>

Used in stationary applications where long, relatively straight runs are possible, rigid tubing is a recognizable technique for the funneling of a liquid. Hydraulic systems use rigid tubing to carry pressurized liquid from the reservoir through various filters and valves. In the combustion system, hot exhaust gas is expelled out of an aircraft through a rigid tubing, known as the exhaust valve. Read more >>

In order to facilitate the proper functioning of an aircraft engine, and combat the issue of overheating, an aircraft cooling system is required. Inside the typical commercial jet engine, the fuel burns in the combustion chamber at up to 2,000 degrees Celsius. The temperature at which the metal inside an engine begins to melt is 1,300 degrees Celsius. So, advanced cooling techniques are vital to preventing engine damage. There are also many other types of cooling used for various components within an aircraft, as well as to regulate cabin temperature. Read more >>

Can you combine the power of a jet engine with the fuel efficiency of a propeller feature? The answer is— at certain speeds, yes. Yes, you can. Turboprop engines combine the functionality of a jet engine and a propeller unit to create a unique propulsion system. Most jet engines use the thrust of high velocity exhaust, but turboprops use the exhaust of a gas turbine core to drive a propeller that powers the aircraft. How does this work? The engine utilizes the tech of reverse flow. Read more >>